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Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc. (NLS) provides free civil legal services to low-income individuals, people with disabilities, and others facing barriers to justice throughout the counties it serves. NLS’s work includes legal advice, representation, and education across practice areas such as housing, public benefits, family, disability, and related civil legal matters. With more than $15 million in grant funding and a staff of more than 120 employees, NLS relies on strong financial stewardship to support high-quality advocacy, compliance, and community impact. The Senior Accountant will support the accounting and grants management teams through accurate grant reporting, budget monitoring, reconciliations, funder invoicing, and related accounting functions.

Summary of Responsibilities:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for assisting with pre-award and post-award budget development, monthly grant account reconciliations, budget forecasting and modifications, funder invoicing, responses to funder inquiries, and accounts payable functions as needed. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize responsibilities while meeting multiple concurrent deadlines.

Essential Functions:

1. Using proprietary and funder templates, collate monthly, quarterly, and annual invoices for timely submission to funders and maintain backup documentation to support invoices based on funder and organizational requirements.
2. Review subrecipient invoices to ensure compliance with contract requirements for all grants.
3. Oversee accounts receivable activities, including invoices, grant reporting, and payments, including follow-up with funders regarding payment discrepancies or unpaid invoices.
4. Prepare funder-requested billings, transactions, contract documents, and other reporting using online platforms and funder-specific forms.
5. Monitor and create grant budgets and modifications, develop budget projections for effective spend down of grant funds, and collaborate continuously with the accounting and grants management teams.
6. Verify that expenditures are consistently aligned with grant and program budgets throughout the funding period.
7. Perform month-end and quarter-end financial close responsibilities, including account reconciliations and analysis, ad hoc support and reporting, and assistance with drafting financial statements.
8. Maintain general ledger accounts, including preparation of monthly journal entries.
9. Prepare documentation for the annual audit, including work papers and responses to funder audit requests.
10. Take on additional accounting duties or ad hoc projects, including accounts payable responsibilities, as needed.

Core Competencies:

• Superior organizational skills with the ability to prioritize responsibilities and meet concurrent deadlines.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail when reviewing financial data, reconciliations, invoices, and reports.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with accounting, grants management, program staff, funders, and subrecipients.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to respond professionally to funder inquiries.
• Sound judgment, confidentiality, and accountability in managing financial information and organizational records.

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation

Salary range is $70,000 to $80,000, commensurate with years of relevant experience.

Benefits

NLS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance; generous paid time off; paid holidays; reduced summer hours; sick and personal leave; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness; life insurance; pension plan; HRA and Flexible Spending Accounts; paid memberships; and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• Three or more years of accounting experience required.
• Knowledge of nonprofit tax-exempt accounting procedures and generally accepted accounting principles required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and advanced Excel skills required.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills, with outstanding attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Work on-site in an office environment, including working at a workstation and attending meetings and trainings.
• Use a computer and other office equipment such as telephones, photocopiers, and related business technology.
• Communicate regularly with internal staff, funders, auditors, and external partners by phone, email, virtual platforms, and in-person meetings.
• Occasional local travel may be required for meetings, trainings, or other business needs.

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Neighborhood Legal Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Organization Overview:

Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc. (NLS) is the largest nonprofit civil legal services provider in its five-county service area. Its mission is to seek equitable justice by providing access to legal advice, representation, and education to those in our community who, due to financial vulnerability, disability, discrimination, or abuse, require protection and advancement of their civil legal rights. With offices in Batavia, Buffalo, Lockport, and Niagara Falls, NLS is dedicated to advancing justice and ensuring equal access to the legal system for individuals and families who cannot afford an attorney.

Each year, NLS serves thousands of clients with low income and vulnerable clients, including people facing eviction or homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, individuals with disabilities, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and those struggling to access food, healthcare, and other critical public benefits. We also partner with community organizations and medical providers to address legal challenges that impact health and wellbeing.

The NLS Batavia office has a rich history serving Genesee, Orleans, and Wyoming counties. Client focus is housing law, public benefits, family law, disability law, and consumer issues.

Position Summary:

Neighborhood Legal Services is seeking a mission-driven Staff Paralegal to join our Batavia Office. The Staff Paralegal will screen individuals and provide follow-up services and referrals
as needed, provide community education, and provide limited legal advice and counsel under attorney supervision.

As a member of the Batavia team, the Staff Paralegal will play a vital role in helping people access the legal help they need while supporting NLS’s broader mission to challenge systemic inequality and promote justice across our region.

Essential Functions:

• Screen and interview applicants for assistance; review client eligibility, case priority and case acceptance criteria; determine whether to accept case; provide legal advice,
  counseling or other brief service under the supervision of an attorney during intake interview.
• Provide legal advice and counsel and extended services on eligible matters in accordance with agency protocols and under attorney supervision.
• Triage and refer matters to appropriate legal units or outside agencies, when needed.
• Legal Assistance and Representation. Handle assigned cases and projects under supervision of an attorney consistent with Bar Rules and LSSP standards for representation. Maintain adequate caseload of administrative cases as assigned, including both routine and major cases, consistent with level of experience; attend to cases on a timely basis; keep clients notified of progress; maintain case files in accordance with program file maintenance policy; close cases promptly upon completion of representation.
• Support attorneys by providing legal assistance and representation in specific cases including contact with client; locating, interviewing and preparing witnesses to testify; factual investigation such as obtaining documents, photographs and other evidence; performing legal research; drafting discovery, pleadings and other legal documents; analyzing, summarizing or indexing litigation documents; preparing charts, tables and other demonstrative evidence for trials; negotiating with unrepresented adverse parties such as landlords, merchants, social workers and public agency employees.
• Maintain docket and calendar; prepare periodic case reports as required; participate in case reviews scheduled by Supervising Attorney.
• Participate in client advocacy projects, development of self-help remedies and other impact litigation, community legal education, community economic development, legislative and administrative advocacy, outreach and other available forms of advocacy.
• Develop a working knowledge of all NLS practice areas and stay up to date on relevant legal changes and resources.
• Maintain a trauma-informed and culturally competent approach when interacting with clients in distress or crisis.
• Participate in ongoing training and supervision to ensure quality and consistency of service delivery.
• Maintain a trauma-informed and culturally competent approach when interacting with clients in distress or crisis.
• Develop a working knowledge of all NLS practice areas and stay up to date on relevant legal changes and resources.
• Work constructively as a team member with other NLS staff on advocacy projects consistent with program priorities.
• Provide advice, co-counseling, training and other informal assistance to other staff in areas of expertise; cover for other advocates when necessary.
• Participate as assigned in the operation of volunteer attorney programs, including recruit and train volunteers; conduct intake, prepare, assign and track cases; coordinate staff support to volunteers; develop and maintain quality control system; help develop relationships with private lawyers and organized bar; and coordinate staff and volunteer components of program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies:

• Strong personal work ethic and ability to organize time, manage diverse activities, and meet critical deadlines with minimal supervision;
• Excellent writing, editing, and proof-reading skills, with ability to be detail-oriented;
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively with a dynamic and multi-sector team;
• Curious and self-directed with an ability to anticipate client needs;
• Cultural humility in working with low-income clients across the spectrum of diversity, including race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, immigrant status, religious identity, physical and mental disabilities, and limited English proficiency; and
• Familiarity with diverse communities is a plus.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree, or Associates degree in Paralegal Studies, or equivalent experience in legal services, social services, or crisis intervention.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations and knowledge of community resources; and
• Self-motivated and dependable;
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and communicate complex legal information clearly and empathetically;
• Strong verbal and communication skills for client intake, client follow-up and attorney interface;
• Strong writing skills
• Proficient in computer systems, data entry, and ability to learn new case management and call center software.
• Ability to multitask and manage a fast-paced environment with professionalism and empathy.
• Willingness to work as a team member and contribute to the efforts on any case.

Preferred:

• Bilingual or multilingual (especially Spanish)
• Knowledge of civil legal issues faced by low-income communities.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed service delivery.

Salary:

Salary is based on years of relevant paralegal experience and placement within Steps 1 through 22 of the salary scale. Step 1 of the salary scale correlates to the first year of qualifying paralegal experience. Each progressive step reflects an additional year of relevant experience.

Prior credited experience will be calculated from the date the Employee began working in a qualifying paralegal or legal support role. If there was a break in relevant employment, only applicable years of qualifying experience will be credited.

Current salary steps include but are not limited to:

• Step 1 – $ 53,000
• Step 5 – $ 58,513.27
• Step 10 – $ 64,620.14
• Step 15 – $71,545.86
• Step 22 – $82,976.80

Full-time position with a 35-hour work week and reduced summer hours.

NLS offers a comprehensive benefits package to its employees. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a generous PTO policy that includes: 3 weeks of vacation time, 12 paid holidays, plus a week of PTO between Christmas and New Year’s, reduced summer hours; additionally, employees have access to sick and personal leave, as well as eligibility for public
student loan forgiveness. NLS also provides life insurance, a pension plan, HRA and Flexible Spending Accounts, paid memberships, and professional development.

NLS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply. Employer recruits without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, ancestry, sex, gender (including identity or expression), sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or protected veteran status and any such candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Neighborhood Legal Services is a not-for-profit public interest law firm providing free civil legal assistance to low-income individuals. Its mission is to seek equitable justice by providing access to legal advice, representation, and education to those in our community who, due to financial vulnerability, disability, discrimination, or abuse, require protection and advancement of their civil legal rights.  It is the largest non-profit provider of civil legal services in Western New York.  Neighborhood Legal Services provides counsel for housing, prevention, family/divorce, public benefits, disability advocacy, student loans, and health insurance. This position is in our Niagara Falls office.

The staff attorney will positively impact clients by maintaining a caseload of public benefits matters. The attorney will assist clients in obtaining or maintaining benefits including Temporary (cash) Assistance, SNAP, assistance with emergencies including homelessness, and overpayments from the Niagara County Department of Social Services.  Case work includes reviewing notices and other documents, advising clients about their benefits, negotiating with NCDSS, representing clients at Administrative Fair Hearings, and litigation. The Attorney will learn the substantive law, develop advocacy skills, and learn to identify and work on systemic issues. Training will be provided – whether you just passed the bar with admission pending or you are an experienced attorney.

Essential Responsibilities/ Functions:

• Handle all aspects of legal representation including client contact, pleading preparation, research, file maintenance, hearing and trial work, and work with support staff;
• Fulfill all grant and contract requirements through casework, time-keeping, and record-keeping;
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the areas of law that impact our clients;
• Identify other legal needs of clients to ensure that NLS can provide holistic representation and referrals;
• Collaborate and coordinate with other NLS staff and community partners to ensure effective referrals and holistic service delivery;
• Identify systemic problems that affect our clients’ rights;
• Conduct community outreach, education and training;
• Demonstrate cultural competency to work with clients of every race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, immigrant status, religious identity, physical and mental disabilities, and limited English proficiency;
• Maintain a current knowledge of developments in civil procedure and civil litigation law; and
• Develop an understanding of the social and economic forces that create poverty and inequality in our community.

Qualifications

• J.D. and NYS Bar Admission (considered if applicant has passed the bar exam with admission pending – training will be provided)
• Demonstrated commitment and cultural sensitivity to low-income and underserved
• Strong writing skills and verbal communication.
• Strong behavioral competencies.
• Strong attention to detail and follow up skills.
• Previous experience working with low-income and/or underserved communities preferred
• Second language fluency preferred

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Work in an office environment including working at workstation, attending meetings;
• Traveling to meetings and hearings off-site;
• Use of computer and other office machines such as fax, photocopiers and telephones; and
• Ability to work in the evenings and weekends as required to serve clients.

Salary:

The salary range for this position is $71000.00 – $120,913.76 depending on experience, with generous benefits, paid time off and opportunity for student loan forgiveness.

Salary is based on bar admission and years of experience. (Steps 1 through 22) Step 1 of the salary scale correlates to the first year of admission to the bar of any state, and date of commencement of the practice of law in that state. Each progressive step equals an additional year of experience.

Prior credited experience is calculated from the date of admission to the bar and the date of commencement of the practice of law in that state. If the Employee did not begin practicing law within six (6) months of being admitted, the prior experience shall be calculated on the date they began practicing law.

Current salary steps include but are not limited to:
Step 1 – $ 71,000.00
Step 5 – $ 78,156.78
Step 10 – $ 90,338.62
Step 15 – $101,873.70
Step 22 – $120,913.76

NLS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply. Employer recruits without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, ancestry, sex, gender (including identity or expression), sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or protected veteran status and any such candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Organization Overview:

Neighborhood Legal Services (NLS) is the largest provider of civil legal services in Western New York, with a central office in Buffalo and offices in Batavia, Lockport, and Niagara Falls. NLS helps thousands of clients each year in many different areas. We represent clients who are about to be evicted or need money for food or rent. We represent victims of domestic violence, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and veterans. We represent people with disabilities who cannot work or are trying to return to the work world. We help children with profound physical disabilities who need medical equipment to live day-to-day. We invite you to use your talents and skills to help people and change systems.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Maintains a caseload serving low-income clients relating to Housing law, including evictions, conditions and discrimination. Handles all aspects of legal representation including client contact, pleading preparation, research, file maintenance, working with support staff, and hearing and trial work. Implements grant and contract requirements through casework and fosters pro bono involvement with the private bar.

Essential Responsibilities / Functions:

• Provide a spectrum of legal assistance from advice/counsel by phone to affirmative litigations in a wide range of issues;
• Identify systemic problems that affect our clients’ rights and address these challenges through affirmative advocacy, impact litigation, and policy work;
• Collaborate and coordinate with other NLS staff and community partners to assure effective referrals and holistic service delivery;
• Conduct community outreach, education and training;
• Ensure that all written work product is grammatically correct, carefully edited, well written, and appropriate for its audience;
• Develop relationships and engage in collaborations with a range of public and private community partners, including governmental agencies, courts, and community based organizations, to ensure integrative services and address systemic barriers facing our client community;
• Demonstrate cultural competency to work with low-income clients across the spectrum of diversity, including race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, immigrant status, religious identity, physical and mental disabilities, and limited English proficiency;
• Develop a substantive knowledge of all areas of law that impact our clients;
• Maintain a current knowledge of developments in law, civil procedure, and civil litigation law and strategies; and
• Develop a substantive knowledge of the social and economic forces that create poverty and inequality in the United States.

Consistent demonstration of proficient skills, including the following:

• Communicate with clients (including groups of clients), co-workers, community partners, opposing counsel, judges and court staff effectively;
• Analyze applicable legal issues, perform legal research skills, plan case strategy;
• Gather facts, give appropriate advice and referral, draft all necessary documents, negotiate settlements if appropriate;
• Try cases effectively in city, county, state and/or federal court and administrative hearings;
• Address issues in a timely manner;
• Organize and maintain appropriate documentation of activities;
• Show commitment to bringing justice to low-income WNY Use computers as needed, including word processing and email;
• Demonstrate good judgment, ability to handle stress, and initiative on a consistent basis;
• Demonstrate a willingness to work as a team, and an overall positive attitude;
• Engage in progressively more complex litigation and show creativity in advocacy;
• Maintain contacts with community agencies and local client groups;
• Speak to community groups and others and prepare materials for presentation;
• Prioritize and implement NLS policies and procedures appropriately;
• Follow instructions from a supervisor; and Other appropriate functions when necessary.

Core Competencies:

• Strong personal work ethic and ability to organize time, manage diverse activities, and meet critical deadlines with minimal supervision;
• Excellent writing, editing, and proof-reading skills, with ability to be detail-oriented;
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively with a dynamic and multi-sector team;
• Curious and self-directed with an ability to anticipate client and healthcare partner needs;
• Cultural humility in working with low-income clients across the spectrum of diversity, including race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, immigrant status, religious identity, physical and mental disabilities, and limited English proficiency; and
• Familiarity with the diverse communities is a plus.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary is based on bar admission and years of experience. (Steps 1 through 22) Step 1 of the salary scale correlates to the first year of admission to the bar of any state, and date of commencement of the practice of law in that state. Each progressive step equals an additional year of experience.

Prior credited experience is calculated from the date of admission to the bar and the date of commencement of the practice of law in that state. If the Employee did not begin practicing law within six (6) months of being admitted, the prior experience shall be calculated on the date they began practicing law.

Current salary steps include but are not limited to:

· Step 1 – $ 71,000.00

· Step 5 – $ 78,156.78

· Step 10 – $ 90,338.62

· Step 15 – $101,873.70

· Step 22 – $120,913.76

Full-time position with a 35-hour work week and reduced summer hours.

NLS offers a comprehensive benefits package to its employees. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a generous PTO policy that includes: 3 weeks of vacation time, 12 paid holidays, plus a week of PTO between Christmas and New Year’s; additionally, employees have access to sick and personal leave. NLS also provides life insurance, a pension plan, HRA and Flexible Spending Accounts, paid memberships, and professional development.

Qualifications:

• J.D. and New York State Bar Membership (may be pending)
• Previous experience working with low-income and/or underserved communities preferred
• Second language fluency preferred
• Legal services background, or knowledge of general civil legal work;

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Work in an office environment including working at workstation, attending meetings;
• Traveling to meetings and hearings off-site;
• Use of computer and other office machines such as fax, photocopiers and telephones; and Ability to work in the evenings and weekends as required to serve clients.

NLS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply. Employer recruits without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, ancestry, sex, gender (including identity or expression), sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or protected veteran status and any such candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Location: Buffalo, NY | Work Week: 35 Hours – in Addition to Reduced Summer Hours (Work-Life Balance Focused)

Why Join Neighborhood Legal Services (NLS)?

At NLS, we believe that your passion for justice shouldn’t come at the cost of your well-being. As the largest non-profit provider of civil legal services in the five counties of Western New York we serve, we offer a supportive environment where you can make a profound impact on the lives of low-income individuals and survivors of domestic violence.

• True Work-Life Balance: A standard 35-hour work week to prevent burnout.
• Professional Growth: Direct mentorship from a team of seasoned family law experts and paid training.
• Student Loan Support: We are a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Holistic Advocacy: Work within a collaborative system that addresses the root causes of our clients’ legal challenges.

The Impact You’ll Make

As a Staff Attorney in our Family Unit, you will be the voice for those navigating the complexities of the legal system during their most vulnerable moments. Your role will involve:

• Litigation & Advocacy: Managing a meaningful caseload of matrimonial and family law matters, including representation in both Supreme Court and Family Court.
• Full-Spectrum Counsel: Providing everything from high-level advice to litigation for divorce, custody, family offense, and support matters.
• Community Leadership: Conducting outreach and education to empower the Buffalo community and dismantling systemic barriers to justice.
• Collaborative Practice: Working alongside other substantive units, community partners and government agencies to ensure our clients receive comprehensive care.

What You Bring to the Team

• Credentials: A J.D. and New York State Bar Membership (we welcome applications from those with Bar Membership pending).
• Perspective: A commitment to cultural competency and a desire to work with diverse, underserved populations.
• Skills: Strong writing and editing abilities, a sharp eye for detail, and a proactive approach to learning domestic relations law.
• Bonus Points: Fluency in a second language or a background in civil legal services.

Salary and Benefits

Salary is based on bar admission and years of experience.  (Steps 1 through 22) Step 1 of the salary scale correlates to the first year of admission to the bar of any state, and date of commencement of the practice of law in that state.  Each progressive step equals an additional year of experience.

Prior credited experience is calculated from the date of admission to the bar and the date of commencement of the practice of law in that state.  If the Employee did not begin practicing law within six (6) months of being admitted, the prior experience shall be calculated on the date they began practicing law.

Current salary steps include but are not limited to:

·         Step 1 –   $  71,000.00

·         Step 5  –  $  78,156.78

·         Step 10 – $  90,338.62

·         Step 15 – $101,873.70

·         Step 22 – $120,913.76

Full-time position with a 35-hour work week and reduced summer hours.

NLS offers a comprehensive benefits package to its employees. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a generous PTO policy that includes: 3 weeks of vacation time, 12 paid holidays, plus a week of PTO between Christmas and New Year’s, reduced summer hours; additionally, employees have access to sick and personal leave, as well as eligibility for public student loan forgiveness. NLS also provides life insurance, a pension plan, HRA and Flexible Spending Accounts, paid memberships, and professional development.

How to Apply

Follow the link below to apply through ADP Workforce Now. You can also email resumes and cover letters to [email protected] No phone calls please.

Neighborhood Legal Services is an equal opportunity employer. We prioritize self-care and wellness to ensure our team thrives while serving our community.

NLS VOLUNTEER ATTORNEY PROGRAM (VAP) offers attorneys a chance to volunteer their time and expertise.  No experience in the particular field is necessary and we will train you in the area you volunteer.

You can volunteer to assist with individual clients on an as-needed basis or with one of our Attorney of the Morning Programs (AMP). NLS staffs AMPs at Buffalo City Court (Tuesday and Thursday mornings) and Niagara Falls City Court (dates vary) to assist low-income tenants facing eviction.

Volunteers must be attorneys licensed to practice law in New York State, and in good standing with the Office of Court Administration (OCA).   Volunteers must immediately notify NLS of any changes in their status. Attorneys who register with NLS and are in good standing with OCA are covered under the NLS malpractice insurance policy for the NLS cases they accept.

In order to participate with NLS, you agree to:

• Represent clients referred by NLS and in accordance with the New York State Rules of Professional Conduct;
• Respond to periodic requests for updates by NLS;
• Complete all required NLS forms;
• Notify NLS upon completion of a matter, including the amount of time spent and the tasks completed;
• Notify NLS of any changes to the attorney’s contact information or areas of interest.

If interested, please contact [email protected]

NLS accepts student volunteers throughout the year in our various offices and areas of practice.  Undergraduate students and law students are encouraged to apply.  NLS also participates in externship programs and pro bono scholarship programs (such as the Buffalo Public Interest Law Program at UB Law School).

REQUIREMENTS  NLS requires students to treat their internship/externship/volunteer opportunity like a job.  Students must be punctual, professionally dressed and reliable.  Students must act in a professional manner with staff, clients and court personnel.

STUDENT PRACTICE ORDERS  NLS generally applies for student practice orders for law students who have completed at least two (2) semesters of law school and are volunteering for a semester or the summer.  The student practice order allows the students to appear in court under the supervision of an NLS attorney.

50 HOUR PRO BONO REQUIREMENT  NLS accepts law student volunteers who wish to complete their fifty (50) hour pro bono requirement to be admitted in New York State.

If interested, please email [email protected]